| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 |
Requirement for cores and samples preservation, with submission within 30 days of drilling completion and 180 days for cores.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Cores and Samples Letter Mandatory core preservation is a non-routine regulatory requirement for Middle Bakken wells, indicating detailed geological intent. |
2026-04-27 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Completion via wet shoe assembly with ability to frac out the shoe, enabling extended lateral reach and potential for re-entry operations. ๐ Stipulations - Conditions of Approval Wet shoe design is a specific engineering choice not standard in all horizontals, allowing for future modifications without full re-drill. |
2026-04-22 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Closed mud system required, with no cuttings pit, and remote/automatic shutoff devices on all equipment. ๐ Stipulations - Conditions of Approval Environmental controls like closed mud systems are stricter than standard, reflecting regulatory pressure in North Dakota. |
2026-04-22 | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Operator reviewed wells within 500' for anti-collision concerns, with specific directional azimuth and coordinates provided. ๐ Operator Assertions and Approved Directional Points Detailed anti-collision planning indicates proactive risk management in a densely drilled area, beyond basic permit requirements. |
2026-04-22 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Well designed as part of a multi-well pad including Kandiyohi 159-90-6-13H-1 and Dimond 160-91-36-24H-4, indicating pad-sharing strategy for cost efficiency and operational synergy. ๐ Permit Information - Stipulations and Operator Assertions Multi-pad development is non-routine compared to single-well permits and signals intent for accelerated infill drilling in the area. |
2026-04-22 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Confirmed no use of diesel fuel in hydraulic fracture stimulation, per 2014 memo compliance. ๐ Statement Regarding Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation using Diesel Fuel Explicit diesel avoidance is a regulatory compliance choice that differentiates from operators using diesel blends. |
2026-03-31 | Completions / Frac |